Information Report Writing Due date: Friday of Week 4 This term, you will write another information report. The topic, in line with our inquiry, will be:
What is Sustainability?
Because this topic is so enormous, you will have to choose sub-topics that interest you the most for each paragraph.
Here is the brainstorm we did for key words relating to the four pillars of sustainability in week 1: This document will help you decide on four sub-topics that you can then go away and research.
Look at the information report you wrote in term 2. You wrote one about Earthworms, then one of a topic of your choice. Take note of the comments and feed forward and aim to improve the quality of your information report this term.
Take a look at these information reports, written by some of your peers, before you start:
We have been writing information reports about ' What is an earthworm?' Information reports describe and classify something what something is.
The following is an information report that I have written which we will be going over in class. Take time to review it yourself as well to improve your own writing or make it even better than before:
Some points to think about as you read it through:
1. Take a look at all the different ways I have started sentences, for example using: Earthworms, They, The, Rings, Every, When, Given, These, Generally, Like, Instead, Unlike, Giken, Perfect, Whilst, Bristles, Although Not all sentences should start with Earthworms or They.
2. I have included some adjectival phrases, e.g Earthworms, whilst vulnerable animals, are able to protect themselves in a variety of ways
3. My conclusion ties back into the introduction by talking about the importance of earthworms for our planet.
4. My sentences are proper and complete, without any colloquialisms. Instead of saying, 'The earthworms' diet is large and varied', I write: The diet of earthworms is large and varied.
5. You will notice that I have included underlined sub-headings. These are important to help guide the reader through the report, and should be included.
You will note too, that each paragraph has a decent amount of information in it and technical language is used wherever possible.
What else can YOU notice about this information report that might help you next time you write an information report?
Amy Cuddy wasn’t supposed to become a successful scientist. In fact, she wasn’t even supposed to finish her undergraduate degree. Early in her college career, Cuddy suffered a severe head injury in a car accident, and doctors said she would struggle to fully regain her mental capacity and finish her undergraduate degree. But she proved them wrong. Today, Cuddy is a professor and researcher at Harvard Business School, where she studies how nonverbal behaviour and snap judgements affect people from the classroom to the boardroom. And her training as a classical dancer (another skill she regained after her injury) is evident in her fascinating work on "power posing" -- how your body position influences others and even your own brain.
Listen to all speeches by Monday Week 5 Select two class finalists by Wednesday Week 5 Semifinals held Thursday and Friday of Week 5 School Finals are held on Monday Week 6 - in the hall at 11.35am Zone Finals - Week 7 APPA September evening Week 9, Wednesday 21/9
This year, all Year 5 and 6 speeches have the same expected time - two and a half to three and a half minutes (2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes) No props allowed!
Speeches
Select a topic that you have either experienced and/or are passionate about
Decide on your position (are you FOR or AGAINST?)
Decide on your 3 main arguments to support your position
Collect information you can use to expand your supporting arguments such as personal experiences, examples and research
INTRODUCTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
Introduction: Introduce your topic and state which side you are taking
David Kinane visited us last week. He worked with a small group on the e-Learning cycle. In particular, he showed us how to give feedback and improve (the latter part of the cycle).
Information Report Conclusion:
The conclusion 'wraps up' the report. It is a summary of what has been said and should give the reader a sense of satisfaction at the end of the text.
Success Criteria for a great conclusion:
Do not repeat any sentences Do not include any new facts Tie the report back to the introduction What do you want the reader to 'take away' with them from reading your report?
provide food for thought?
encourage action?
convince the reader e.g about something significant for the future of our country / the planet
We have been writing information reports about ' What is an earthworm?' Information reports describe and classify something what something is.
The following is an information report that I have written which we will be going over in class. Take time to review it yourself as well to improve your own writing or make it even better than before:
Some points to think about as you read it through:
1. Take a look at all the different ways I have started sentences, for example using: Earthworms, They, The, Rings, Every, When, Given, These, Generally, Like, Instead, Unlike, Gikven, Perfect, Whilst, Bristles, Although Not all sentences should start with Earthworms or They.
2. I have included some adjectival phrases, e.g Earthworms, whilst vulnerable animals, are able to protect themselves in a variety of ways
3. My conclusion ties back into the introduction by talking about the importance of earthworms for our planet.
4. My sentences are proper and complete, without any colloquialisms. Instead of saying, 'The earthworms' diet is large and varied', I write: The diet of earthworms is large and varied.
5. You will notice that I have included underlined sub-headings. These are important to help guide the reader through the report, and should be included.
You will note too, that each paragraph has a decent amount of information in it and technical language is used wherever possible.
What else can YOU notice about this information report that might help you next time you write an information report?
Week 2
We have been learning how to write metaphor. Take a look at these recounts that the Totara Room have written. Feedback has been given to students in their writing books by peers and myself. We will be taking another look at them over time to add/change/delete where we think we can help each to make our recounts even better.
Thank you,
Helen Withy
Information Report Writing
Due date: Friday of Week 4
This term, you will write another information report.
The topic, in line with our inquiry, will be:
What is Sustainability?
Because this topic is so enormous, you will have to choose sub-topics that interest you the most for each paragraph.
Here is the brainstorm we did for key words relating to the four pillars of sustainability in week 1:
This document will help you decide on four sub-topics that you can then go away and research.
Look at the information report you wrote in term 2. You wrote one about Earthworms, then one of a topic of your choice.
Take note of the comments and feed forward and aim to improve the quality of your information report this term.
Take a look at these information reports, written by some of your peers, before you start:
From wk 6, Term 1
INFORMATION REPORTS
We have been writing information reports about ' What is an earthworm?' Information reports describe and classify something what something is.
The following is an information report that I have written which we will be going over in class. Take time to review it yourself as well to improve your own writing or make it even better than before:
Some points to think about as you read it through:
1. Take a look at all the different ways I have started sentences, for example using:
Earthworms, They, The, Rings, Every, When, Given, These, Generally, Like, Instead, Unlike, Giken, Perfect, Whilst, Bristles, Although
Not all sentences should start with Earthworms or They.
2. I have included some adjectival phrases, e.g Earthworms, whilst vulnerable animals, are able to protect themselves in a variety of ways
3. My conclusion ties back into the introduction by talking about the importance of earthworms for our planet.
4. My sentences are proper and complete, without any colloquialisms. Instead of saying, 'The earthworms' diet is large and varied', I write: The diet of earthworms is large and varied.
5. You will notice that I have included underlined sub-headings. These are important to help guide the reader through the report, and should be included.
You will note too, that each paragraph has a decent amount of information in it and technical language is used wherever possible.
What else can YOU notice about this information report that might help you next time you write an information report?
Term Three
Exposition Writing (Persuasive Writing)
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Power Prose
Amy Cuddy wasn’t supposed to become a successful scientist. In fact, she wasn’t even supposed to finish her undergraduate degree. Early in her college career, Cuddy suffered a severe head injury in a car accident, and doctors said she would struggle to fully regain her mental capacity and finish her undergraduate degree. But she proved them wrong. Today, Cuddy is a professor and researcher at Harvard Business School, where she studies how nonverbal behaviour and snap judgements affect people from the classroom to the boardroom. And her training as a classical dancer (another skill she regained after her injury) is evident in her fascinating work on "power posing" -- how your body position influences others and even your own brain.
Speech details:
2016 Speech Writing Timeline:
Listen to all speeches by Monday Week 5
Select two class finalists by Wednesday Week 5
Semifinals held Thursday and Friday of Week 5
School Finals are held on Monday Week 6 - in the hall at 11.35am
Zone Finals - Week 7
APPA September evening Week 9, Wednesday 21/9
This year, all Year 5 and 6 speeches have the same expected time - two and a half to three and a half minutes (2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes)
No props allowed!
Speeches
INTRODUCTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
Introduction:
Introduce your topic and state which side you are taking
Exemplar Speeches:
Important information that will help you to write your speech:
Term Two
WALT write a persuasive text.
Week 10
David Kinane visited us last week. He worked with a small group on the e-Learning cycle. In particular, he showed us how to give feedback and improve (the latter part of the cycle).
Information Report Conclusion:
The conclusion 'wraps up' the report. It is a summary of what has been said and should give the reader a sense of satisfaction at the end of the text.
Success Criteria for a great conclusion:
Do not repeat any sentences
Do not include any new facts
Tie the report back to the introduction
What do you want the reader to 'take away' with them from reading your report?
- provide food for thought?
- encourage action?
- convince the reader e.g about something significant for the future of our country / the planet
2 - 3 sentencesCHOOSE YOUR CLOSING WORDS WISELY.
Week 7
An Adventure Story - Home Sweet Home
Week 6
We have been writing information reports about ' What is an earthworm?' Information reports describe and classify something what something is.
The following is an information report that I have written which we will be going over in class. Take time to review it yourself as well to improve your own writing or make it even better than before:
Some points to think about as you read it through:
1. Take a look at all the different ways I have started sentences, for example using:
Earthworms, They, The, Rings, Every, When, Given, These, Generally, Like, Instead, Unlike, Gikven, Perfect, Whilst, Bristles, Although
Not all sentences should start with Earthworms or They.
2. I have included some adjectival phrases, e.g Earthworms, whilst vulnerable animals, are able to protect themselves in a variety of ways
3. My conclusion ties back into the introduction by talking about the importance of earthworms for our planet.
4. My sentences are proper and complete, without any colloquialisms. Instead of saying, 'The earthworms' diet is large and varied', I write: The diet of earthworms is large and varied.
5. You will notice that I have included underlined sub-headings. These are important to help guide the reader through the report, and should be included.
You will note too, that each paragraph has a decent amount of information in it and technical language is used wherever possible.
What else can YOU notice about this information report that might help you next time you write an information report?
Week 2
We have been learning how to write metaphor. Take a look at these recounts that the Totara Room have written. Feedback has been given to students in their writing books by peers and myself. We will be taking another look at them over time to add/change/delete where we think we can help each to make our recounts even better.
Thank you,
Helen Withy
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